South Carolina vs Kentucky Picks and Prediction – 9/7/2024

The South Carolina Gamecocks carry their undefeated record on the road this week with a game in Kentucky against the Kentucky Wildcats. South Carolina is undefeated on the year following a narrow 4 point win against Old Dominion in week one. Defensively South Carolina was outmatched giving up nineteen points including twelve in the second half on 305 total yards but forced 4 turnovers to pull off the win. The South Carolina offense was horrific scoring 23 points on 288 total yards. For more CFB action see our College Football Picks.

LaNorris Seller struggled immensely under center for South Carolina completing just 10 passes for 114 yards but ran the ball 22 times for 68 yards and one score. Raheim Sanders was the top ball carrier in the game with 88 yards and one touchdown on 24 carries. Vandrevius Jacobs led the way for the South Carolina receivers for 59 yards on two receptions.

The Kentucky Wildcats come into week two undefeated on the year following a 31 point victory against Southern Miss despite the game being cancelled midway through the third quarter. Defensively Kentucky was phenomenal giving up no points on 131 total yards. The Kentucky offense rolled as well pouring in 31 points on 317 total yards.

Brock Vandagriff led the way for the Kentucky offense completing 12 passes for 169 yards and three scores ran the ball five times for 35 yards as well. Demie Sumo-Karngbaye led all ball carriers in the game with 59 yards and one score on 8 carries. Ja’Mori Maclin proved to be the top receiver in the game for Kentucky with 66 yards on two grabs. Barion Brown added 28 yards and two scores on 4 receptions.

Kentucky is by far the better team here and it will show from early on in week 2. The Gamecocks looked terrible in week 1 and were fortunate to slip away with a win. Kentucky on the other hand dominated despite their game getting cut short due to weather. Take the Wildcats to keep it rolling as they get the win and cover against South Carolina. Final Score Prediction, Kentucky Wildcats win and cover 38-7.